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Published: Mar 23, 2020
Scouters, it's great you joined us for another issue of our weekly newsletter. Did you know I am an Eagle Scout, class of 1991? I earned my Eagle with Troop 141 at Edwards Air Force Base in California, and my service project involved setting up an interpretive trail at Vasquez Rocks, Los Angeles County Park.
With that said, what amazing projects have your Scouts done for their Eagle Project? Would they like a congratulatory letter from us? All you have to do is contact us with the scout's name, details about their project & challenges he overcame, plus any other information you think would be useful. You can either use the contact form https://insanescouter.org/contact_us.php or email us at scottr@insanescouter.org
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Equipment: An Arrow for each boy, two council fires, awards Setting: Cubmaster at the first fire, boy scouts at second. Award is attached to the arrow. Akela: Will (Read names) and their parents please come forwa......
Personnel: Seven Cubs Props: Seven candles in a candle holder, (a half log with 7 holes drilled in it would fit the theme) a lighter or matches and a candle for the Cubs to use to light th......
Cub Master needs a large slice of tree. CUB MASTER: Look at the rings on this piece of tree. You can tell the age of the tree by the number of rings. You can also tell how much water the tree received ......
ARRANGEMENT: Eight boys, each boy reads a line - colors are posted and Pledge of Allegiance is recited. CUB #1: It is our family's belief CUB #2: And one for which we pray CUB #3: That Thanks......
I'd rather see a lecture than hear one any day. I'd rather one should walk with me than merely point the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear. Fine counsel is confusing, but examp......
A picture is worth a thousand words. But sometimes our eyes deceive us, and what we see is only what our brain expects to see. Optical illusions are amusing, but they also teach us a lot ab......
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Blog
________________________________________Hi Andy, We have a troop of some one hundred Scouts, all active and involved, and we’re still growing modestly every year. But this year, we gained twenty new Scouts all at once! They crossed over from two different packs and so creating three new-Scout patrols was pretty easy. We’re a Scout-led troop and these new patrols integrated just fine, with some Troop Guides to help out their newly-elected Patrol Leaders (as you might imagine, we have no shortage of leadership-trained Scouts). This coming weekend, we have a short campout coming up. Along with our other patrols, our three new-Scout ......
Don’t throw away that old wooden baseball bat. It can still be a hit as a nameplate. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Wooden bat Keyhole saw for curved cut or ripsaw for straight cut Pencil and paper Hobby knife Coping saw for cutting out the letters A round file and a triangular file Sandpaper WHAT YOU’LL DO Step 1: Determine the type of cut you want to use, straight or curved. When you make the cut, reduce the thickness of the bat by about half. This will create a flat surface. The flat surface will need to be long ......
In times of crisis, Scouts find a way to adapt. We’re hearing from Scouts and leaders across the country who have found creative ways to keep on Scouting even while practicing social distancing (staying home and remaining at least 6 feet from others if you must go out). Today we wanted to share another way Scouts BSA members can continue their Scouting journey during this period of isolation: by earning merit badges. Below, we have listed 58 merit badges that Scouts can complete from home. The merit badges on the list meet two main criteria: They don’t involve visits to ......
In the last couple of days, we have offered a few suggestions on how to keep Scouting alive and well during this pandemic. But it’s not just the youth who need to keep on Scouting. As commissioners, we can do a lot to help adult Scouters hang in there if we just put our minds to it. We can help leaders think about ways to stay connected with their Scouts through online meetings. Using conferencing applications and other electronic solutions we can stay in touch with unit leaders other Scouters. Meetings Online ......
Bored? Stuck at home? Even if you can’t go outside, you can still have fun. Here are some easy games, activities, and projects that you can do indoors. When you finish your project, make sure to send us a photo. How to Make a Paper Fortune Teller Learn how to fold this classic paper game and fill it with hidden messages. How to Fold Your Own Pocket-Sized Joke Books Never be without your favorite jokes again. Download, print and fold these fun pocket-sized joke books to take with you. ......
News
Content provided by Boy Scouts of America. As you’ve probably heard in the news recently, the National Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We ......
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — There will be many unintended consequences from the coronavirus outbreak. Food banks are bracing for fewer ......
Normally, area Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts representing Twin Valley Council go door to door, asking for canned food donations, but this year, Scouts ......
The Winona YMCA plans to offer log rolling classes this summer. Craig Johnson, Winona Daily News. Kole Koehler Eagle Scout Project. Kole ......
Podcast
Scouts around the world suspend regular operations, and groups find ways to keep on Scouting. News Stories Scouts Canada Novel Coronavirus UpdateBoy Scouts and Girl Scouts Suspend Meetings, But Recommend Virtual AdventureScouts to suspend all face-to-face activities following PM's COVID-19 briefing Local Girl Scouts complete ‘Outdoor Journey’ Girl Scouts selling cookies before stopping due to coronavirus concerns LDS effect: Utah’s Boy Scout councils will merge as their numbers slide Dedication recognized in Methlick ScoutsJOTI Special Edition Announced Bonus: Download Scouter Ken’s coding challenge! Bonus: Download the Scout at the Home challenge! Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Android | TuneIn Radio | ......
Youtube
You’ve selected an issue to tackle for your Gold Award. Your next challenge: transforming your passion into a project idea that will create lasting change. Wondering how to get started? The 2019 National Gold Award Girl Scouts are here to help! Hear how they leaned on research, community partners, and their own creative thinking to develop a realistic project. You can read more about their projects at https://tiny.cc/NationalGoldAwardGS To set up a GoGold account, reach out to your council’s Gold Award team to learn more about their application process, then visit https://gogold.girlscouts.org/...
Scout Executive, Michael de Los Santos, of the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council shares a Scouter's message about what's important during these uncertain times in America due to the coronavirus...
By uniting his community, local government and #Scouts, Gustavo mobilized hundreds of people to clean their main source of freshwater for their town in Colombia. Scouts can make a huge impact when taking the lead in their community. What local actions are you taking? In 2018, Gustavo started a project to preserve and protect water in Colombia. Naming his project “Hands to the Water”, Gustavo collaborated with the local government and Scout groups to remove 3.4 tons of solid waste from water sources, by directly engaging 300 people and over 1, 500 community members...
Jobs
Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York is looking for innovative people who share our mission of helping girls grow strong and who strive to make a difference. From Indeed - Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:39:47 GMT - View all Albany, NY jobs...
Consult with camp healthcare staff and/or camp director when appropriate. Reports repairs needed promptly to the camp director. Perform other duties, as assigned. From Girl Scouts, San Diego Summer Camp Positions - Sat, 07 Mar 2020 05:34:39 GMT - View all Julian, CA jobs...
Must be willing to work in an outdoor setting and live on camp premises during the summer. Access to reliable transportation for own transport to camp in Julian…From Girl Scouts, San Diego Summer Camp Positions - Sat, 07 Mar 2020 05:34:39 GMT - View all Julian, CA jobs...
Must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. This position must work weekends; From Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways Inc - Sat, 07 Mar 2020 01:21:53 GMT - View all Deposit, NY jobs...
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